Across the history of mankind there are few more fantastic stories of economic transformation than the four Asian Tigers, followed by the stunning economic development of China. It may be hard to comprehend the...
A recent post at the Kauffman Foundation’s Policy Dialogue on Entrepreneurship site, titled “Promoting Micro-Multinational Entrepreneurs,” looks at the success of online sellers, compared to traditional firms, in finding and keeping customers overseas. Trade...
Who cares about trade policy with one or more of the following nations: China, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan? Well, Stoa policy debaters do, or will, as they research and debate proposed policy reforms. But...
When some people earn much more than others, should the taxing authority redistribute funds from high-income families to those with low incomes? A New York Times article “Hong Kong’s Umbrella Revolution Isn’t Over Yet” reports both...
An NCFCA LD resolution looked for clash between freedom and equity: “Resolved: In the realm of economics, freedom ought to be valued above equity.” The U.S. Supreme Court struggled with the clash between freedom...
Below is a four-minute overview by economist Robert Lawson of economic freedom and income inequality. For students looking for grounds on the negative, supporting equity, Dr. Lawson suggests income inequality in the U.S. is...
“Less Economic Freedom Equals More Income Inequality,” by Ronald Bailey at Reason.com (February 20, 2015), reviews recent studies connecting economic freedom and income inequality: … according to a study comparing outcomes in all U.S....
“Security is a most seductive thing,” he tells his daughter. “I’ve come to the conclusion that it’s the greatest evil there is.” The Wall Street Journal article “A New Wrinkle in Time” reports: Madeleine...
[Updated July 2, 2015] Two Lincoln-Douglas topics for the Stoa league Resolved: In formal education liberal arts ought to be valued above practical skills. Resolved: Developing countries ought to prioritize economic growth over environmental protection. ...
Resolved: The United States should significantly reform its policy toward one or more countries in the Middle East. U.S. Middle East policy has a problem with borders, as do the people of the Middle...
